How do you store Contrave?

Contrave is room-temperature only — store it at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C); excursions to 59°F–86°F (15°C–30°C) permitted (USP Controlled Room Temperature).. It does not need refrigeration. Source: FDA label via DailyMed (SetID 485ff360-32c8-11df-928b-0002a5d5c51b), Section 16.2, verified 2026-07-12.

Can Contrave be left out of the fridge?

Yes — Contrave is a room-temperature product; there is no refrigerated tier on its label.

Can Contrave freeze, and what if it does?

Not applicable to the tablet formulation — there is no freeze warning on the CONTRAVE label. If you're not sure whether a dose was exposed to freezing temperatures, don't use it — check with your pharmacy about a replacement.

From the FDA label (DailyMed)Verified 2026-07-12

Contrave Storage & Handling

How to store naltrexone hydrochloride / bupropion hydrochloride correctly — refrigeration range, room-temperature allowance, and what to do if it's been frozen or left in the light — transcribed from the FDA prescribing information.

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Contrave Storage at a Glance

Room temperature

68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C); excursions to 59°F–86°F (15°C–30°C) permitted (USP Controlled Room Temperature).

Freezing

Not applicable to the tablet formulation — there is no freeze warning on the CONTRAVE label.

Light

The CONTRAVE label does not specify a light-protection instruction beyond standard room-temperature storage.

Source: Contrave FDA prescribing information via DailyMed (SetID 485ff360-32c8-11df-928b-0002a5d5c51b), Section 16.2 How Supplied/Storage and Handling. Last verified 2026-07-12. This is summary information — read the full label and the patient instructions that came with your prescription.

Handling the tablet or capsule

Keep tablets or capsules in their original, tightly closed container rather than transferring them to a pill organizer — this protects against moisture, which most oral GLP-1 and weight-management drug labels specifically warn about.

Traveling with Contrave

No cooler bag needed — CONTRAVE is a standard oral tablet. Keep it out of the reach of children and away from excessive heat (like a hot car glovebox), same as any prescription tablet.

Contrave dosing & titration →

The full FDA-label dose schedule, from starting dose to maintenance.

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Common adverse reactions and the boxed warning, from the FDA label.

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